Last Sunday, the New England Patriots secured their 10th AFC Championship win in a close 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Some concerns prior to the game: the state of Brady’s hand injury and infighting between Kraft, Belichick, and Brady; however, none of that mattered when it came down to game time. As the Patriots…
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Pirates Baseball Fans At AHS Leave With Cutch
Former NL MVP Pittsburgh Pirates stud Andrew Mccutchen was traded to the San Francisco Giants last week capping off an awful week for Pittsburgh sports fans. Mccutchen was the best player this town has seen in a very long time. He was a five-time all-star and the star of the Pirates for the last many…
60 Degree Weather Interrupts January
After three 2 hour delays and one cancellation due to cold weather, January has lived up to its regular reputation as cold and snowy. But on Monday, January 22nd, most of the snow has melted from a burst of spring weather. Mr. Wolfe brought his 8th-period class outside where just last Friday there was still…
Be a Lifesaver – Blood Drive Friday Jan 12th
The Avonworth High School blood drive is scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2018 7:30 am – 1:30 pm in the High School Auditorium. Be a Life Saver and help our high school scholarship student earn money for college expenses. All employees of Avonworth School District, as well as adult members of the community, are invited!…
Steelers Road to Number 7
The Steelers are playing the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the NFL playoffs. Pittsburgh is coming off their first round bye week as the number two team in the AFC, while the Jaguars are coming off their low offensive 10-3 win over the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers keys to winning this game will…
2018 National Championship: Alabama Stays Dominant
With an amazing spoiler towards the Oklahoma Sooners, the Georgia Bulldogs found themselves playing the elite Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2018 National Championship in Atlanta, Georgia. With an introduction of President Trump and an amazing halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar, this national championship was looking great, and eventful. When it came down to the actual…
30th Annual Auction Suffers From Low Attendance
The attendance from this years auction was not the initial outcome expected. In the 9th grade, there were 67 students present,72 present in 10th,63 in 11th grade, and 52 in 12th grade. Over 200 students were absent, making a noticeable dent in fundraising. Student council co-sponsor Mrs.Hickman said, “it was disappointing to see so many…
Freezing Temperatures Bring Debates About Two-Hour Delays
We are far into the heart of winter and with it comes bitter, freezing temperatures. A topic commonly debated when these frigid temperatures come around is two-hour delays. This year, the school has already had one two-hour delay and even a cancellation based on low temperatures. What some students may not be aware of is…
Win $25 For Your Art Or Writing
Without doing a job or any extraneous work, students could win 25 dollars. This opportunity comes from a Literary Magazine sponsored contest running now in the high school. Contest details are advertised on the announcements, on the fragments billboard and Instagram account (@avonworthfragments), on mini posters on lockers, and via teachers in the English classrooms….
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review – A Heartbreaking Disappointment
—— THIS REVIEW CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS—— On December 14th, 2017, Star Wars: The Last Jedi was shown to the United States for the first time ever. I went with a few of my friends to the event at the 10 PM showing in Cinemark’s high-definition XD theater. We waited in line with people who were…